This function allows the user to output the current model data into an external file in MOLDFLOW format. DSI supports Moldflow version 5.1.
Note: Node and element numbers must be in sequence to write a MOLDFLOW file. The user may either renumber or compress nodes/elements (see NODE OPTIONS menu). If the nodes are not in sequential order, DSI prompts:
> RENUMBER NODE NUMBERS AND TRY AGAIN (or)
> RENUMBER ELEMENT NUMBERS AND TRY AGAIN
1. DSI prompts:
> ENTER ROOT NAME FOR INPUT FILES OR STOP TO EXIT
¡¤ DSI writes three files in accordance with the MOLDFLOW format (.mfl, .mod, and .tri).
2. If the file name already exists, the program will prompt the following message:
> FILENAME ALREADY EXISTS, O.K. TO OVERWRITE. (Y/N)
¡¤ YES will overwrite the existing file.
¡¤ NO will prompt for a file name.
3. After entering file name, DSI prompts:
> SELECT UNIT CURRENTLY USED IN DATABASE
? MM
CM
IN
4. DSI prompts:
> OUTPUT ONLY ACTIVE PARTS. (Y/N)
¡¤ YES will only output the elements displayed on the screen.
¡¤ NO will output all elements existing in the database.
5. DSI prompts:
> ENTER TITLE